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LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is set to participate in Data Fest 2025, taking place on November 11–12 at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad. The event is being organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The CBD Punjab will showcase its flagship project. The CBD NSIT City Pakistan’s biggest and first-ever IT City envisioned revolutionizing the nation’s digital and innovation ecosystem. The CBD Punjab will establish a dedicated corporate pavilion at the event, where its team will engage with policymakers, investors, and global technology leaders to highlight the groundbreaking features of CBD NSIT City, the future global hub for technology, education, creative industries, and high-value innovation. Spanning over 800 acres in Lahore, CBD NSIT City continues to attract global attention. The Silicon Block, fully STZA-approved and holding a Development License, provides a cutting-edge ecosystem for multinational corporations and startups. Several global technology giants have already acquired land in the Silicon Block, underscoring strong foreign direct investment (FDI) potential. The Astra Block will host Pakistan’s first FDA-approved laboratories and data centers, while the project also features Pakistan’s first Film City, aimed at empowering the nation’s creative and media sectors. The Education District, designed for collaboration with top national and international universities, will play a pivotal role in nurturing Pakistan’s next-generation tech talent. Chief Executive Officer CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, will represent the authority at Data Fest 2025 and participate in key symposiums to share CBD Punjab’s vision for building a globally competitive digital ecosystem. While expressing his views, Imran Amin CEO CBD Punjab stated, CBD NSIT City is not just a real estate project; it is Pakistan’s gateway to the global digital economy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
